Fwd: Kenya Decides: Revolutionaries, Dynasties and Dreams

[Elisabeth Janaina]

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "African Arguments" <edi...@africanarguments.org>
Date: 7 Aug 2017 14:43
Subject: Kenya Decides: Revolutionaries, Dynasties and Dreams
To: <elisabet...@gmail.com>
Cc:

This week's highlights from African Arguments. View this email in your browser On 8 August, Kenya finally goes to the polls. These 2017 general elections will be hotly-contested, from the presidency all the way down to the ward level. Below are some of the most incisive pieces we've published on tomorrow's crucial vote, covering the elections from a range of important  angles. Kenya’s 2017 elections will be like none before. Here’s why. Something's changed and everything's got a lot more interesting. Nanjala Nyabola explains how devolution has transformed Kenyan politics and what's up for grabs tomorrow. Kenyatta vs. Odinga: A study in contrasts As in 2013, the ever closer presidential race is between two familiar faces. Nic Cheeseman examines the differences in their campaigns, backgrounds, and chances of victory. Why so tense? Kenya’s high stake elections explained What's at stake in Kenya's elections? Sekou Toure Otondi gives an overview of the race and why its so hotly contested. How the young and restless could change Kenya’s future Arguably, the real contest for Kenya's political future is happening at the grassroots, with young people turning typical campaigning on its head. Peter Dörrie follows a new generation of politicians on the campaign trail. On the hopes and limits of Boniface Mwangi’s revolution The most prominent and popular of these young candidates is calling for a revolution. But comes after the revolution, asks Swabir Silayi? How Kenya’s votes will be counted Amidst tensions and promises of victory on both sides, a credible electoral process will be crucial. Aly Verjee explains how votes will be counted. Deaths, defections and deceit: How Kenya’s fake news spreads The spread and sophistication of fake news is causing alarm in the elections. Allan Kamau investigates the kinds of false stories that spread and how. For more analysis, commentary and features, visit us at:  AfricanArguments.org Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2017 Royal African Society, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website www.africanarguments.org Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list